> Just had mine done recently. If this price is right I need to kiss
> the mechanic who sold and installed my rebuilt control valve.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/ompwa
> The kit for the Bendix control valve only consists of 2 cups & is relatively
> cheap. I have it if you need it for $12.00
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> > http://tinyurl.com/ompwa
Barry,
What about the ball and socket joint in the valve ? Yes, you can
re-seal one cheaply enough,but you can still have just a non leaking
worn out control valve that cause play in your steering wheel. The one
in my Lark doesn't leak since I also replaced the seals that you
mentioned. But there is some play in it. I would like to get all of the
play out of it.
My question to the group is this ,does anyone know of a good source
to replace the worn out ball and socket joint in the control valve? I
would guess one from an early Ford product would fit the bill.
Re-seal and replace the ball and socket ,then you have one that is
properly rebuilt. I still think the $475 price for the one on E-bay is
nuts, Joe
Paul Johnson - 30 Jun 2006 01:01 GMT
>> The kit for the Bendix control valve only consists of 2 cups & is
>> relatively
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> My question to the group is this ,does anyone know of a good source
> to replace the worn out ball and socket joint in the control valve?
Unless you are absolutely certain the play is in the control valve, I'd sure
look elsewhere for play first (like the center pivot pin). Is your play
when running or shut off? The Bendix set will always have play in it when
it isn't running.
Paul Johnson
GTtim - 30 Jun 2006 03:33 GMT
There is a small amount of 'play' built into the mechanism to actuate
the valve. If you are trying to assess the system to see where the
play is, you have to look at it with the engine running. You can get
the cups that go on either side of the ball, new from Stephen Allen. I
don't think it would be very likely that they are worn though. It also
makes a difference how the valve is put back together. It is possible
to get it just a little bit tighter than the last guy that did it.
When I took mine apart I actually found out that the pin that is
supposed to be holding the actuator spring was missing. Things like
that can make a big difference.
Tim K.
> >> The kit for the Bendix control valve only consists of 2 cups & is
> >> relatively
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> it isn't running.
> Paul Johnson